The circumstances of 2020 have gifted us with an opportunity to learn from what we have done and apply those key takeaways as we set up for our “next shot.”

I've been wondering if the church has defaulted to expecting too little of Christian believers. What if Christian youth are more willing to be challenged than the church is willing to challenge them?

Through this regional, Midwest-based learning experience, we wish to come alongside your congregation to help you unlock key strategies for growing young. 

At Inspire 2019, Pastor Mary Hulst issued a call to action for churches went it comes to young adults. She made a profound declaration that something needs to change. Amen to that! 

Many of our senior high school students are getting ready to celebrate graduation! So how do we as a supporting church community celebrate with them? Here are a few ways I've seen churches do this well. 

According to research from Fuller Youth Institute, American churches may lose 33,000,000 emerging adults by 2050. I'm convinced that we cannot look at the “numbers" and be satisfied until we get to know the “names.”

What have you found vital to kicking off your season, whether in September or October?

Is there a disparity in what we pay those who serve in youth ministry?

A few years ago, Syd Hielema and I had an idea that each classis would have a least one Youth Ministry Champion. This podcast looks at the many places of engagement churches, classis, and youth ministry leaders can have with these Champions.

Top 5 Youth Ministry talks to have with your High School Seniors before they leave for Career/University/College/Gap year.

Youth Unlimited is pleased to announce that Rick Zomer has been selected as their next Executive Director.